The US Government has announced a 90-day funding freeze on USAID, which funds emergency responses to disasters and development projects in 177 countries around the world, and accounts for 42 per cent of global aid and development efforts.
The positive news is that none of the projects we support through our local Christian Partners receive USAID funding.
However, the funding freeze has created a great deal of uncertainty in the development and humanitarian sector. The capacity for aid and development has been greatly reduced and the unmet need in the regions where our Partners serve will place increasing pressure on them.
The Disaster Action Fund exists to respond immediately to critical needs and help communities prepare for disasters when they strike.
Your donation today means our local Christian Partners around the world can continue their vital work, so as many people as possible can access the life-saving assistance they need.
Last updated 27 February 2025
Some of the world’s most vulnerable communities live in the most disaster-prone areas. With limited capacity to mitigate sudden catastrophes, these families are more vulnerable to disasters. They also lack the resources to respond and rebuild effectively, creating a vicious cycle of poverty.
Your gift to the Disaster Action Fund means our local Christian Partners can respond urgently and effectively when disasters strike, both now and in the future
And your gift will keep on giving. Destruction caused by any disaster halts development in communities for years at a time. Your donation will help fund projects so that communities can rebuild and prepare for future disasters.
Estimates suggest that one dollar invested in helping families prepare for disaster saves up to six dollars in response and recovery after disaster hits*.
Give to the Disaster Action Fund today and partner with us in saving lives before, during, and after disaster strikes.
*According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, every dollar invested in disaster mitigation can save six dollars in recovery costs.
